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Imagine, just one cart for all waste, Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), including typical recycling materials, organics materials, tyres, sewerage, effluent, hazardous waste, slash and silt from flooding. All waste materials 100% recycled with Zero Emissions, Zero Landfilling, Net-Zero Cost.
The Current Waste Industry
Landfills, Unmanaged Landfills, Composting, Incineration All Create Emissions!
Waste Remedy & Circular Economy
Proven 30 Year Technology: With Zero-Cost, Zero-Emissions, Zero-Now! Not in 2030 or, 2050 but NOW!
Zero-Landfill Pty Ltd, New Zealand are delivering a patented technology from our friends in Naples, Florida Carbotura® ZeroFill™, that is being implemented around the world on an industrial scale.
In a process called Waste Regenesis we can basically take ALL the waste streams and break them down to their molecular level.
Proven technology and execution track record
- > 1,753,000 operating production process hours
- >75 application use cases proven by Fortune 1000
- >25 commercial plants installed, across food, military, aerospace, mining & nuclear industries
- 1997 first systems deployed pioneering molecular recycling
- 2006 - 1st 4-Ton per hour multiphase reactor commissioned
- Largest single system 90 tons per hour
- 2020 Waste Management "ZeroFill" Application Integration
- 2022 Carbotura ZeroFill Launched to select clients
- 2023 Zero Landfill Pty Ltd is registered in New Zealand
The elements of Air, Water, and Earth (A.W.E.) are at the core of our existence, and they are in jeopardy.
Our Zero-Waste, Zero-Emissions approach recycles 100% of any waste into reusable raw materials. It's a process that some may deem "too good to be true," but in the face of a climate change disaster that's "too bad to be true", our reality is not just a solution; it's a necessity.
With self powered technology that will help us as a country to achieve our goals of 100% Zero-waste, 100% Zero-emissions which aligns with our New Zealand Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP) of 2022 and will ensure a Circular Economy. We provide remedy to your city or rural community to become ZERO-Waste Now, not in 2025 or, 2030 or, 2050 but NOW!.
We can go in with a hammer or go in with a scalpel. So with a hammer we can basically go in and carbonise everything. We are self powered so we are not drawing from the Grid. But, we can create things like Activated Carbon, which is really critical for air and water filtration. We can create Graphite or Graphene or even Industrial Diamonds in that matter. But, Graphite is a big industrial material which is really critical for the supply chains of all the car manufacturers around the world and their batteries.
Our raw material is waste. We can go through the process of all different waste streams and pick out 600 different chemical compounds and supply into the chemical industries but, we really want to keep it simple and go in to create those critical carbon products for the electrification of everyones grid. So the faster we can get to sustainable energy and energy storage, the faster we can become a "Net ZERO" New Zealand Economy.
Graphite is the Anode side of the batteries, you have the exotic metals for the Cathode and than the Anode. We can also produce high level Graphene which is 4 times more efficient than Lithium, it is also 200 times stronger than steel, and is 10 times more efficient than Copper.
We are not picking through rubbish, but picking thru the molecules at the atomic molecular levels to create the raw materials for the next stage of civilisation. To process ALL waste from your city and rural areas and to deliver Zero-Emissions through Carbon Capture.
We are here to help clean up the devastation from Cyclone Hail, Cyclone Gabrielle and the Remediation of ALL Landfill sites throughout New Zealand.
Together, let's eliminate ALL waste at it's molecular compound. With the ability to seperate into it's molecular groups, and then resell back to the industries that produced the products before it became waste. Creating a Circular Economy.
Eliminate Landfill Dumping...
Landfills now contribute more to climate change than the entire coal industry worldwide. With Carbotura ZeroFill™ we now have the technology to take this waste from the landfill and turn it into sustainable materials.
Together, lets eliminate the need for landfill sites, let us begin to remediate and rehabilitate these old sites. By removing the leaching of hazardous chemicals including PFAS and PFOS (forever chemicals) from old contaminated landfill sites, from the surrounding soils, that are leaching into our river or purposely being released into our rivers, effluent that is being directed into our lakes, and waste that is being released into oceans and destroying our shellfish, our Taiao - environment / ecosystem.
Eliminate All Plastics
With "Proof of Concept" from our friends around the world we now have the technology to eliminate all plastics, PFAS and PFOS (known as never ending chemicals), old oils, chemical waste, ash, construction and demolition waste from our environment.
Eliminate Slash and Silt From Flooding
Delivering the technology to process ALL timber including the toxic Silt from flooding and capture all emissions. We eliminate old methods such as the use of "Furnaces" and shredding for ground cover as these old methods are contributing to climate change by giving off carbon emissions during decomposing and burning.
Waste Regenesis is a more environmentally friendly and economically viable alternative to Waste To Energy (WTE). Our process produces NO emissions or waste ash, it does not require any capital for deployment, and it can handle all types of waste. Waste Regenesis also has a higher income stream than Waste To Energy (WTE). If you are looking for a sustainable and profitable way to manage your waste, Waste Regenesis is the best option.
Sewerage Sludge and Wastewater
We have the ability to process sewer sludge and contaminated water without endangering our ecosystem by "Out of Date" Blue Light methodology, which does not remove or break down PFAS and PFOS (largest contributor to forever chemicals have been found in toilet paper) and then dumped into our landfill sites, rivers, lakes, oceans or landfill.
Zero-LandFill is your go-to service for MLW for liquids and sludges. Our unloading drive through depot offers a fast and efficient solution – it can handle 12 6,000 gallon tankers in just 20 minutes. We provide the perfect solution for all your Municipal Liquid Waste (MLW) needs.
Tyres, Industrial, Heavy Machinery, Small Car
All tyres can now be processed without any sorting and broken down to its molecular structure.
Zero-LandFill offers a comprehensive service to help reduce and manage hazardous industrial waste. We process incinerator ash, industrial wastes, Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF), landfill leachate, and our landfill remediation services are designed to safely and effectively remove pollutants from the environment. We strive to provide a safe, cost-effective solution for the long-term management of hazardous industrial waste.
Capturing Emissions
Everyday we ingest a credit card size of micro-plastic into our bodies. How much more do you wish your children and grandchildren to breath into their bodies. We can now deliver a process that captures carbon emissions and greenhouse gases (GHG) and aligns with the aspiration of New Zealand’s Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP), to bring Aotearoa New Zealand’s transition to a circular economy as a matter of local, national, and global priority.
Carbotura® Recyclotron™
Types of Input
Carbotura® Recyclotron™ eats everything you put into it, it turns Waste into commercial value. So you know what that means, we will never need to build landfills ever again. As you can imagine this technology must cost a significant amount of money. Carbotura has secured 100's of Billions of private investment in capital infrastructure for all of these overflowing landfills to be eliminated.
Zero-LandFill with Carbotura ZeroFill™ deliver a circularity service that offers Waste Remediation, an effective Hazardous Waste Treatment Process, a modular Materials Recovery Operation and City Councils a way to become 100% Circular, with 100% diversion with Zero-net cost.
Our innovative approach allows us to efficiently process any type of waste liquid or solid other than explosives and radioactive materials, and recycle it up to 100%.
We utilise a process called "Waste Regenesis" through Carbotura's Recyclotron™ that rematerialises molecules trapped in waste, so that the waste can be repurposed for use again.
This helps us to reduce waste and prevent pollution, while also providing a cost-effective solution for our clients. We are the missing link in sustainability and circularity.
What We Offer
Zero-LandFill Pty Ltd is committed to reducing waste and enhancing sustainability for businesses aiming to lower their environmental impact. Waste Regenesis process enables full waste diversion from landfills.
We can provide a full solution to waste management and recycling to the local councils and communities, Hapū and Iwi to cut costs and boost profitability across the value chain, thereby assisting businesses in meeting their sustainability objectives and positively impacting the environment.
Proven 30 Year Technology
Carbotura® ZeroFill™
The technology has been proven for 30 years in the commercial Material Manufacturing Industries and is fully tested for waste application, winning Global Innovation awards in the process. Carbotura also invests its own capital into its technology that ends waste as we know it and helps local communities reach their sustainability goals. We can now get rid of waste and create hundreds of jobs and millions in economic impact over 30 years, and All of it at Zero Cost.
Health Effects
Health Effects of PFAS (Forever Chemicals)
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances can cause health problems, especially during pregnancy. The effects of PFAS include an increased risk of chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease. PFAS side effects also include low infant birth weights and poor vaccine responses in children.
What Are the Health Effects of PFAS?
Known as “forever chemicals,” per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are used in many chemical and manufacturing processes. Humans can be exposed to PFAS in the air, food, water, dust, soil, food wrappers, cosmetics and personal care products. PFAS have been associated with serious health effects including cancer, organ damage and endocrine disruption.
While more research is needed to confirm some specific causal relationships, human studies have established statistically significant associations between PFAS and the following health conditions:
- Asthma
- Cancer, including prostate, kidney and testicular
- Cardiometabolic disease
- Decreased vaccine response
- Developmental delays
- Thyroid and hormone disruption
- Liver effects
- High cholesterol levels
- Immunotoxicity
- Kidney damage
- Low birth weight
- Preeclampsia
- Reproductive issues
A link between PFAS exposure and Type 2 diabetes has also been identified. A recent review shows strong evidence connecting PFAS with increased glucose levels and insulin resistance in people with additional diabetes risk factors. A person’s gender and the type of PFAS they were exposed to appear to affect these associations.
Who Is at the Highest Risk of PFAS Health Effects?
Scientists have not pinpointed all the populations who are vulnerable to PFAS. Sensitive populations likely include the immunocompromised (like people with autoimmune diseases) or those with health conditions such as liver disease or cancer.
Children may be more sensitive to PFAS because their exposure is higher per pound of body weight. Crawling infants and toddlers may be at exposure risk from household dust, toys, cleaning products or carpets.
Pregnant and nursing women tend to drink more water, increasing risks from PFAS-contaminated water. PFAS may pass to the fetus through the umbilical cord. Breastfeeding mothers may transfer PFAS through breastmilk, though experts say breastfeeding benefits outweigh possible dangers. Baby formula made with water containing PFAS may expose infants to PFAS.
Health Effects of Different Types of PFAS Exposure
While research about effects of specific types of exposure is ongoing, as the White House explained in a recently released fact sheet: “PFAS are a set of human-made chemicals that can cause cancer and other severe health problems, pose a serious threat across rural, suburban, and urban areas, and that disproportionately affect disadvantaged communities. PFAS are considered ‘forever chemicals’ because they are environmentally persistent, bioaccumulative, and remain in human bodies for a long time.”
A recent National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety study reported that skin exposure to a type of PFAS – PFOA – poses the same health hazards as ingesting the compound in water and food. The FDA tests the food supply for contamination and has found, for example, that certain types of fish contain high levels of PFAS.
The Environmental Protection Agency also investigates food and water sources while studying the lifecycle of PFAS. The EPA is working to identify PFAS hazards to human health, assess environmental impacts and hold polluters responsible.
What to Do if You Come in Contact With PFAS
Speak to your doctor if you suspect PFAS exposure. A blood test can help measure your levels. However, this is not a clinical test and cannot confirm if or how PFAS will affect your health. Most people in the U.S. have measurable amounts of PFAS in their bodies.
It may be difficult to avoid PFAS exposure, but there are ways to limit further risks. For example, some EPA or state-certified laboratories provide information on test kits you can use to test your drinking water. While there’s debate about the effectiveness of water filters, many states recommend filtration systems if the groundwater is contaminated. Check with your state for specific recommendations.
If you’ve been exposed, you may also consider seeking compensation for pain, suffering and medical bills as a result of PFAS. Thousands of PFAS lawsuits are being filed because of diagnoses of serious illnesses, including cancer, thyroid issues and kidney damage, as a result of exposure. An experienced personal injury lawyer can review your case for free, explain the process and help you weigh the best options.
https://www.consumernotice.org/environmental/water-contamination/pfas/health-effects/
Written By Mark C. Howell Jr., Ph.D.
Edited By : Amy Edel
Page features 13 Cited Research Articles
PFAS, PFOA, Fluorine
PFAS Lawsuit
Manufacturers such as 3M and DuPont have settled PFAS class-action lawsuits and personal injury cancer lawsuits alleging PFAS chemicals in their products contaminated the environment and put people’s health at risk. PFAS are sometimes called “forever chemicals” because they don’t break down.
Latest PFAS Lawsuits and Settlements
As of November 2023, there is no per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances multidistrict litigation. Municipalities and individuals have filed hundreds of PFAS lawsuits against 3M and DuPont. In addition, 15 different state attorneys general have filed lawsuits against companies they allege are responsible for PFAS contamination.
Until recently, cleanup and remediation have been the main remedies plaintiffs have sought. Now individuals are also filing personal injury lawsuits.
Status of PFAS Lawsuits
- October 2023: North Carolina judge allows more than 100,000 residents and property owners to file lawsuits against Dupont and Chemours, over claims of toxic water pollution.
- August 2023: Approval is granted for 3M’s proposed $10.3 billion PFAS settlement following claims from public water providers across the country that the company polluted drinking water with toxic chemicals.
- June 2023: 3M agreed to pay up to $12.5 billion to settle lawsuits for PFAS contamination in U.S. water systems. The same month, DuPont, Chemours Co. and Corteva Inc. settled with drinking water providers for $1.18 billion.
Since their invention in 1947, PFAS have been used in countless consumer products. PFAS are also known as “forever chemicals” because they don’t break down in the environment or in the body. Previous lawsuits against PFAS manufacturers focused on production facilities. However, new scientific research into toxicity is leading to consumer personal injury claims relating to PFAS.
Types of PFAS Lawsuits
Hundreds of PFAS lawsuits have been filed against 3M and DuPont by municipalities and individuals. Until recently, cleanup and remediation have been the main remedies sought by plaintiffs. Now individuals are also filing personal injury lawsuits.
Since their invention in 1947, PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) have been used in countless consumer products. PFAS are also known as “forever chemicals” because they don’t break down in the environment or in the body. Previous lawsuits against PFAS manufacturers focused on production facilities. However, new scientific research into toxicity is leading to consumer personal injury claims relating to PFAS.
In addition, 15 different state attorneys general have filed lawsuits against companies they allege are responsible for PFAS contamination. South Carolina recently launched a multidistrict litigation, or MDL, relating to claims of environmental pollution and personal injury caused by aqueous film forming foam, a fire suppressant that contains PFAS.
Notable PFAS Lawsuits
The most significant legal battles over PFAS contamination involve large manufacturers accused of releasing toxic chemicals and failing to warn the public about the risks to people, the environment and animals.
The cases that have been settled involve the payout of hundreds of millions of dollars and, in some cases, cleanup of the affected areas. As the health risks associated with PFAS become more widely known, litigation is expected to increase.
DuPont and the Citizens of Parkersburg, West Virginia
The citizens of Parkersburg, West Virginia, filed a class-action lawsuit against DuPont in 2001, alleging the company had knowingly contaminated their drinking water for decades with perfluorooctanoic acid, also known as C8, a PFAS that can cause numerous health problems. DuPont used the chemical to manufacture Teflon until 2013.
This personal injury lawsuit, featured in the film “Dark Waters,” settled for $670 million in 2017. Authorities used the money to fund medical monitoring and health studies for the residents of Parkersburg and the surrounding area. The case set a precedent when parties agreed to create an independent science panel to investigate potential associations between PFOA exposure and impacts on human health.
Minnesota vs. 3M
The Minnesota attorney general and the Minnesota Commissioners of Pollution Control and Natural Resources filed a PFAS lawsuit against multinational 3M in 2010. The suit accused the company of releasing PFAS into the environment as part of its production of Scotchgard and other products. The lawsuit alleged 3M knew the chemicals put human health and the environment at risk.
Plaintiffs alleged the release contaminated groundwater, drinking water and natural resources throughout several Minnesota communities in the Twin Cities east metropolitan region. Until the 1970s, 3M dumped chemicals in several landfills, which then leached into groundwater, making the contaminants nearly impossible to avoid.
In 2018, the parties agreed to settle the lawsuit for $850 million as a restricted grant to be administered by the attorney general and the commissioners of pollution as trustees. It was implemented with the priorities of ensuring safe and sustainable drinking water and enhancing natural resources such as wildlife, aquatic resources and outdoor recreational opportunities.
Wisconsin vs. Tyco Fire Products & Johnson Controls
The state of Wisconsin brought a PFAS lawsuit against Johnson Controls and its subsidiary, Tyco Fire Products, alleging that the companies knew the firefighting foam they manufactured was harmful to human health. The state alleged that the companies continued to make and sell aqueous film forming foam, or AFFF, without warnings or safety measures. Their actions allegedly led to PFAS-contaminated soil and water in several Wisconsin communities.
The case was the first brought by a state against firefighting foam manufacturers and marks a shift in the focus of PFAS litigation away from its manufacturers and toward lawsuits involving a consumer product containing PFAS. It is also precedent-setting as the first MDL to reach a partial settlement. The company agreed to pay $17.5 million to homeowners for property damage claims, and a small subset of plaintiffs will receive $2.5 million relating to personal injury because of cancer.
The complaint also sought to compel the companies to investigate and clean up the toxic chemicals around their facilities. Regulators stated that a treatment facility to be opened by Tyco will reduce but not eliminate the chemicals.
Written By Michelle Llamas
Edited By : Amy Edel
This page features 18 Cited Research Articles
Mission, Vision, Agency Goals, Core Values, Principles
Mission
OUR MISSION:
Is to revolutionise waste management by implementing an innovative and sustainable solution that convert 100% of all types of waste into reusable materials. To create economic value and eliminate poverty through the processing of waste of all kinds, generating substantial employment opportunities, and making positive contributions to our local communities. All of this while adhering strictly to our commitment of zero emissions and zero waste.
OUR VISION:
Zero-LandFill Pty Ltd NZ a 100% Traditional Owner (Mana Whenua Maaori) business to bring us all together, to pioneer a new era in the Materials Manufacturing Industry, we serve and supercharge waste management with circularity transforming how all our local communities handle waste, and setting a sustainable precedent for generations to come.
OUR AGENCY GOALS:
- Eliminate all waste, including the disposal of all waste materials at all landfill sites (class 1,2,3,4,5, including hazardous, industrial and commercial ).
- Remediate all the waste materials at all landfill sites, slash from forestry, silt from flooding, contaminated waterways, beaches, catchments and farmlands.
- Process with Carbotura® ZeroFill Technology with Zero-emissions to Eliminate Agency greenhouse gas emissions and ensure local employment, economic growth, social and cultural development for Aotearoa and Te Moana-Nui-A-Kiwa - The Pacific Region.
CORE VALUES:
- Sustainability: We commit to promoting a circular economy includes converting all waste forms into reusable materials and driving environmental sustainability.
- Innovation: We consistently challenge the status quo, using innovative technologies and processes to revolutionise waste management.
- Integrity: We conduct our operations with utmost honesty, transparency, and ethical consideration.
- Community Impact: From job creation to significant contributions to community development, we drive socio-economic growth wherever we operate.
- Excellence: We are committed to delivering exceptional services to our customers, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and professionalism in all our operations.
- Collaboration: We actively seek opportunities to collaborate with whanau, hapu, iwi, local communities, corporations, Regional, City & District Councils, Local and Central Government to achieve our shared vision of a sustainable, zero-waste nation and to achieve our 2050 Emission Reduction Plan (ERP) targets, Now
Zero-LandFill Principles:
- Wears a Matauranga Maaori Lens.
- Pursue, in priority sequence, waste elimination through Waste-Regenesis.
- Remediate and rehabilitate all landfill sites and all other industrial facility impacts, such as by elimination and remediation of all waste materials at landfills, as first two parts of “Zero-LandFill” (Agency goal).
- Promote the long-term behaviour change needed to recover recyclable and compostable materials through education, training, recognition, economic incentives, policy measures, monitoring, and enforcement.
- Support robust buy-recycled efforts and local economic development, new bio commodities to eliminate the over use of chemicals in our industrial and farming sector where possible.
Environmental Objectives:
- Support demonstration projects that reduce or sequester carbon emissions and a Circular Economy.
- Recognise the importance of materials conservation, litter abatement, and embedded energy in developing priorities for waste management and elimination systems.
- Eliminate greenhouse gas emissions associated with collection and transfer of materials (as third part of “Zero-LandFill” Agency goal), such as by using low-emission vehicle fuels and reducing the need for raw materials mining and the transfer of waste materials abroad, to help the Agency achieve net-zero emissions status.
- Process all hazardous materials (especially batteries and plastics) that have entered the solid waste system to be delivered to our Zero-LandFill Facility, and effectively manage such toxicity and hazards so that people, property, and the environment are protected.
- Advocate for and support product stewardship legislation and initiatives.
- Enhance environmental education to maximise public participation in materials recovery and waste elimination programs and services.
Our Team
Johnnie Nikora
In Memory of our Poua - Elder: Rulon Kahuroa
In Memory of our Poua - Elder: Rulon Kahuroa
CEO & Managing Director:
"Together, let's light a path for every one of us to participate in healing our lands, our water-ways, our air, our communities, and the nourishment of all our mokopuna for generations to come.
I cannot embrace my mokopuna with one arm because my daughter inlaw is of another nationality, I need both arms, together
CEO & Managing Director:
"Together, let's light a path for every one of us to participate in healing our lands, our water-ways, our air, our communities, and the nourishment of all our mokopuna for generations to come.
I cannot embrace my mokopuna with one arm because my daughter inlaw is of another nationality, I need both arms, together when we heal our Taiao, we too can heal ourselves from intergenerational trauma".
In Memory of our Poua - Elder: Rulon Kahuroa
In Memory of our Poua - Elder: Rulon Kahuroa
In Memory of our Poua - Elder: Rulon Kahuroa
Mātauranga Tawhito:
Pou-Tūruki - Respected Elder and Advisor.
Mātauranga / Manaakitanga / Whakapono / Poutiriao / Tikanga
"Don't tell me, show me......
Now, sit with me.
Ko te mea nui ko te rourou".
Maihe Nikora
In Memory of our Poua - Elder: Rulon Kahuroa
Maihe Nikora
Chief Cultural Advisor:
Pou-Tūruki - Respected Elder and Advisor.
Whakapapa/Whakapono / Poutiriao / Mātauranga / Manaakitanga / Tikanga / Kawa
Creating a Sustainable Circular Economy
Education Pathways At Each Marae
Education Pathways At Each Marae
Education Pathways At Each Marae
- Environmental and cultural awareness to be taught at each Hapū marae to ALL staff engaging in commerce, local or international
- Personal Rehabilitation Pathways
- Whakapono - Co-exist with nature
- Poutiriao - Philosophy
- Tikanga - Principles, ownership, responsibility
- Apprenticeship and employment opportunities into technology, science, carpentry, electrical, engineering, machine operation and more
- Creating an opportunity for each culture to invite, share and sit with each other in collaboration and respect - Tikanga
Ensure Circular Economic Benefits
Education Pathways At Each Marae
Education Pathways At Each Marae
Maintain logistics, infrastructure, pathways in balance with healing our environment.
- Building relationships of Trust nationally and globally
- Carbon circular economics
- Organic commodities for local, national and international markets
- Creating employment, affordable carbon negative housing
- Continuing multigenerational value for the environment and our nation
Maintain Sustainability
Education Pathways At Each Marae
Maintain Sustainability
- Maintaining relationships
- Innovative farming and industrial pathways
- Nurture Carbon Negative footprint Industries
- Continued rehabilitation of land, waters, airways and it's people
- Utilising technology that is being implemented around the world on an industrial scale
- 100% Waste Elimination NOT Mitigation
- Align with New Zealand's Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP) 16 May 2022